<p>I'm planning to apply to UCB as a Linguistics major for Fall 2012 (so not this year, but next.) Assuming I maintain a 3.8-4.0 GPA for the next three semesters, then study abroad my final semester (i.e. spring semester after applying to UCs) would studying abroad hurt my chances at admission?</p>
<p>Considering that I plan to major in Linguistics I'm pretty sure it would help out with my personal statement and such but my academic workload will be a bit lighter abroad.</p>